Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records crime but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX AI, which identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means no more false alarms from wind, shadows, or animals. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw 'zones,' scOS automatically detects your property boundaries. When an intruder is detected, scOS takes action. It uses an escalating response of lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers to challenge the intruder before they even reach your house. It’s the difference between having a recording of a burglary and preventing the burglary from ever happening.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, we will assess your current setup and integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This hub provides the AI 'brains' for your existing cameras, enabling advanced features like person recognition and proactive deterrents. We always recommend wired systems over wireless ones because they are more secure and cannot be jammed. By using your existing cameras, we can provide a high-end AI security upgrade for your Melton home more efficiently and cost-effectively.

scOS uses a three-tier proactive strategy. First is Presence Simulation, where our AI learns your home's activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making your house look occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies human threats the moment they cross your property boundary, regardless of whether they are trying to hide their face or change their shape. Third is Active Intervention. If a threat is confirmed, the system triggers lights and authoritative voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This escalating response is designed to startle and deter intruders at the boundary, making it clear that your home is not an easy target and stopping crime in its tracks.

Privacy is a core value at scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. Your data is yours alone; we never sell it to third parties. The system uses local processing via our Intelligence Hub for immediate AI tasks, with cloud escalation for secure storage and remote access. You have 24/7 access to your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks. This ensures that your Melton home's security data is handled with the highest level of legal and technical protection available in the UK.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only covers your front door. It tells you someone is there, but often too late to prevent a crime. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. It uses AI to monitor your entire boundary and identifies suspicious behaviour long before someone reaches your door. Doorbells are also frequently wireless and easy to jam. scOS uses professional wired installations and active deterrents like voice warnings to stop criminals before they can even attempt a break-in. It’s a comprehensive security solution versus a simple notification tool.

Melton's proximity to the A12 makes it a target for criminals who use the main road for quick access and escape. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically identifies and logs every vehicle that enters your property. It can check registrations against the national database to flag suspicious or cloned plates. This provides an invaluable layer of intelligence for you and the Suffolk Constabulary, ensuring that any vehicle 'casing' your home is identified and recorded immediately.

We understand that Melton residents value their privacy. scOS does not use facial recognition; instead, it uses behaviour-based person recognition. This means the system learns to distinguish between family members and strangers based on their movement patterns and how they interact with the property. It’s a much more privacy-conscious way to provide high-level security. You get the benefit of a system that knows who should be there without the invasive nature of biometric facial databases.

Yes, scOS is perfect for protecting the entire perimeter of your property, including detached garages or garden offices. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, so any unauthorised person approaching an outbuilding will trigger the same proactive deterrents as they would at your front door. This is particularly useful in villages like Melton, where outbuildings often contain high-value items like bikes or garden machinery. With scOS, your entire plot is under intelligent, proactive protection.